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Water Quality Warning Issued as People Urged to Boil Before Use After Bacteria Found

Portsmouth Water is delivering bottled water while further tests continue after routine checks found bacteria in a fire hydrant sample.

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LONDON – The simple act of filling a glass of water has become a health risk for dozens of British households. The water company has detected bacteria in a water sample during a routine check and has immediately issued a warning. Residents must boil tap water before drinking. The measure even applies to brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing baby food. Authorities are now waiting for the results of further tests.

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Daily Echo broke the news in Southampton, United Kingdom on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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